Description
These Crispy Sourdough Cheddar Crackers are a tangy, savory, and zero-waste snack perfect for using up sourdough discard. Featuring sharp cheddar cheese and a blend of spices, these crackers are baked until golden and crisp, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed, room temperature)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Seasonings
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, dried rosemary, or smoked paprika for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the sourdough discard, melted unsalted butter, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Stir well until evenly incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and any optional spices such as crushed red pepper flakes, dried rosemary, or smoked paprika to the wet mixture. Stir thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
- Roll Dough: Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out thinly to about 1/8 inch thickness or less to achieve a crisp texture once baked.
- Cut Crackers: Using a knife or pizza cutter, slice the rolled dough into squares or your desired shapes for the crackers.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the cut pieces onto the lined baking sheet. Prick each cracker gently with a fork to prevent bubbling during baking.
- Bake: Bake the crackers in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning the baking sheet halfway through to ensure even baking. The crackers should turn golden and crisp.
- Cool and Store: Allow the crackers to cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container to maintain their crispness.
Notes
- Make sure to roll the dough thinly to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Pricking the crackers with a fork helps to prevent air pockets and bubbling during baking.
- Experiment with optional spices like red pepper flakes, rosemary, or smoked paprika for different flavor profiles.
- These crackers are a great way to reduce food waste by using sourdough discard.
- Store in an airtight container to keep crackers fresh and crispy for up to one week.
